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the president of the united states -- the president of the united states should be communicating is that he will take military action. >> no president ever says we're going to bomb you. george w. bush said all options on the table. >> ronald reagan made it pretty clear he was going to take action, he pointed missiles at the soviet union. >> was bush wrong when he didn't say we are going to bomb you, he said all options are on the table. >> this was a long time ago when bush was dealing with iran, they were five, six, seven, eight, nine years from being becoming nuclear. iran now could be months washg a year away, two years away. iran has three times increased the uranium and made it much more enriched than originally. that is a massive change in a very short period of time. and, of course, obama has a bad history of begging to negotiate. wrote a letter to the ayatollah six months to talk to him. >> what would mitt romney do better? he had the same red line as president obama? >> we don't know. we don't know what president obama's red line is, since he won't share it with us, won't share
the president of the united states -- the president of the united states should be communicating is that he will take military action. >> no president ever says we're going to bomb you. george w. bush said all options on the table. >> ronald reagan made it pretty clear he was going to take action, he pointed missiles at the soviet union. >> was bush wrong when he didn't say we are going to bomb you, he said all options are on the table. >> this was a long time ago when...
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a united states ambassador in libya dead today. the obama administration taking steps now this hour to beef up security at embassies around the world. after this veteran diplomat christopher stevens along with three of his american staffers were murdered by a mob in benghazi, libya. the attack yesterday was apparently triggered by a film, a film produced by an american by the name of sam basil. considered by many to be highly offensive to islam. again, a film. these murders taking place in a country that the united states helped to liberate from the dictator moammar gadhafi and a mob attacked the embassy in cairo, egypt, yesterday. climbing the embassy walls. tearing down and ripping apart the united states flag. it's unclear if the attacks were koord natded or plans to con side with the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks here in america. but moments ago, our president obama spoke out about these killings. >> the united states condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack. we're working with the government o
a united states ambassador in libya dead today. the obama administration taking steps now this hour to beef up security at embassies around the world. after this veteran diplomat christopher stevens along with three of his american staffers were murdered by a mob in benghazi, libya. the attack yesterday was apparently triggered by a film, a film produced by an american by the name of sam basil. considered by many to be highly offensive to islam. again, a film. these murders taking place in a...
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>> well, suzanne, this is obviously a tragic day for the united states and for the u.s. foreign service. ambassador stevens and his three colleagues were serving our country in the most honorable way. they were out on the frontlines, and it does demonstrate that we have men and women from the u.s. foreign service from our state department all over the world defending us every single day and so obviously the first thing we have to say today is our hearts go out to their loved ones and their families. it's a tragic day for all americans because this attack came on september 11th, 11 years after that terrible day in american history. >> nick, how do we answer secretary clinton's question when she took -- takes a look at the diplomatic mission and says, you know, we put so much into libya to turn around to have something like this happen? she clearly is trying to say that there is something that we have done that is worth all of this effort, but when you look at what has happened, how much of that is an insult, is a slap to the u.s. people? >> well, you know, suzanne, i real
>> well, suzanne, this is obviously a tragic day for the united states and for the u.s. foreign service. ambassador stevens and his three colleagues were serving our country in the most honorable way. they were out on the frontlines, and it does demonstrate that we have men and women from the u.s. foreign service from our state department all over the world defending us every single day and so obviously the first thing we have to say today is our hearts go out to their loved ones and...
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the whole arab spring, it was obviously not about the united states, but even though the united states tried to help out where it thought it could, certainly it is not on the winning end of this and seems to be very unpopular. right now they are trying to secure the facilities and i think there's going to be a lot of sadness in the state department. it is not all going to be -- once in a while you hear about a foreign officer killed and there's a ceremony at the state department and everyone speaks about that, but not to make light of any particular person, but it is usually one or two people, someone killed in action, sometimes a contractor, sometimes someone so well-known by so many people in the united states m the state department and around the world, i think there's going to be a lot of shock today in the state department as they try to make sense of what went wrong on the u.s. really working to help build the libyan country as it got off its feet. and he was one of the early people of recognizing the opposition. and speaking of right now, the whole resolution. they thought they
the whole arab spring, it was obviously not about the united states, but even though the united states tried to help out where it thought it could, certainly it is not on the winning end of this and seems to be very unpopular. right now they are trying to secure the facilities and i think there's going to be a lot of sadness in the state department. it is not all going to be -- once in a while you hear about a foreign officer killed and there's a ceremony at the state department and everyone...
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but if you are in the united states, you know that there are a lot of muslims here in the united states, and certainly they don't, as you said, look at the prophet muhammad that way. so to go in front of the swiss embassy just shows that they really don't understand how this is working and what's going on. >> all right. elise labatt, thank you so much, elise. we'll check back with you shortly. >> barbara starr is standing by live at the pentagon. i want to stay with this cultural discussion, barbara. because i think this is really at the heart of the matter. it's this movie that has caused a lot of commotion now. we are students that are going and protesting as well. when we stalktalked to the repo that's on the ground, he said that it's a group of young kids that are there, that are very ignorant about what they see. so when they see something like this, this movie, they assume that it's a hollywood-made movie, and so then americans clearly support it, and they're waiting for some sort of a condemnation from the united states on this particular movie. >> well, i think that's certainly
but if you are in the united states, you know that there are a lot of muslims here in the united states, and certainly they don't, as you said, look at the prophet muhammad that way. so to go in front of the swiss embassy just shows that they really don't understand how this is working and what's going on. >> all right. elise labatt, thank you so much, elise. we'll check back with you shortly. >> barbara starr is standing by live at the pentagon. i want to stay with this cultural...
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nobody came to watch this movie when put in the theater in the united states. nobody. why can't the muslim world treat it the same way? >> thank you very much. very interesting article. we appreciate you joining us. >> thank you. >>> the name jesus doesn't strike fear in americans. yet, the mention of another prophet's name certainly can. why should we as americans be afraid of how we reference the prophet mohammed? next, we're going to ask a muslim. it doesn't get any better than endless shrimp at red lobster. you can mix and match all day! [ male announcer ] red lobster's endless shrimp is back... but only for a limited time! try as much as you like, any way you like! like parmesan crusted shrimp just $14.99. i'm ryan isabell and i sea food differently. just $14.99. i i had pain in my abdomen...g. it just wouldn't go away. i was spotting, but i had already gone through menopause. these symptoms may be nothing... but they could be early warning signs of a gynecologic cancer, such as cervical, ovarian, or uterine cancer. feeling bloated for no reason. that's what i rem
nobody came to watch this movie when put in the theater in the united states. nobody. why can't the muslim world treat it the same way? >> thank you very much. very interesting article. we appreciate you joining us. >> thank you. >>> the name jesus doesn't strike fear in americans. yet, the mention of another prophet's name certainly can. why should we as americans be afraid of how we reference the prophet mohammed? next, we're going to ask a muslim. it doesn't get any...
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states, about people within the -- already present in the united states. >> and those reports had been prevalent since the late 1990s. i suspect today there are reports about people active in the united states. the issue is, was there actionable intelligence. this is what is so frustrating about intelligence. it was true then and will always be true. intelligence is always inprecise. nobody ever said that we have information that there's going to be a hijackings of airplanes used to fly into buildings in september of 2011 or any other time frame. none of that was the case. we have vague, generalized reporting, just as president clinton had the same. he only faults george bush on the 9/11 commission, actually faulted george bush, president clinton, the cia, the fbi, the department of justice. it was a much more context report. if anything, he's said in his reporting, and they never had the heart of what he says, which is other pdbs gave credence to the fact that this was an attack that could have been stopped. >> in my reading 06 the 9/11 report, it says numerous actions were taken over
states, about people within the -- already present in the united states. >> and those reports had been prevalent since the late 1990s. i suspect today there are reports about people active in the united states. the issue is, was there actionable intelligence. this is what is so frustrating about intelligence. it was true then and will always be true. intelligence is always inprecise. nobody ever said that we have information that there's going to be a hijackings of airplanes used to fly...
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and we know that the film was shot in the united states, and one tof the actresses who took part in it is very upset. she asked not to be named, and she told our producer that she was duped. >> reporter: she responded to a casting call for an action adventure film set 2,000 years ago and a low budget film called "desert warrior." you find yourself in the middle of an international -- >> nightmare. that is what i find myself in the middle of. of a world i have prayed for. for god to help. killing is never right. >> reporter: in her portion of the script, the prophet mohammed character was called george who was referred to during fimming as master father or father master, but never mohammed. she was paid a few hundreds dollars for a few days work, but she says that the filmmaker lied about the film's contact. i think it is unfair. i am sorry for that man and the family that was hurt. >> and she even phoned bacile saying that he was defiant. >> tell them that i am tired of the muslim people killing. >> the motivation some change within sclauislam? >> only a fraction of the fraction of the
and we know that the film was shot in the united states, and one tof the actresses who took part in it is very upset. she asked not to be named, and she told our producer that she was duped. >> reporter: she responded to a casting call for an action adventure film set 2,000 years ago and a low budget film called "desert warrior." you find yourself in the middle of an international -- >> nightmare. that is what i find myself in the middle of. of a world i have prayed for....
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last friday jay carney said there's no difference of israel and the united states. with the red lines. u.s. and israel committed to preventing iran of achieving a nuclear weapon and president obama echoed the themes a couple of days ago. however, i don't think the white house and the u.s. wants to be pushed in to on such a high profile stage battered with making a public ultimatum of red lines to iran so the speech is out. used graphics. netanyahu, former ambassador. when you listen to dozens of speeches in the room, never hurts to have some props with you. they do it in congress a lot. >> i think for a lot of people perhaps it worked. one question is, as he was speaking there were some bursts of applause. i'm curious, were those assembly members? was that public audience? who would that have been? >> reporter: well, we're trying to figure out but i think the delegations, especially here israel and a little bit with the palestinians, brought in extra people with the delegations. they sat way in the back. they may have needed tickets for this and think israel may hav
last friday jay carney said there's no difference of israel and the united states. with the red lines. u.s. and israel committed to preventing iran of achieving a nuclear weapon and president obama echoed the themes a couple of days ago. however, i don't think the white house and the u.s. wants to be pushed in to on such a high profile stage battered with making a public ultimatum of red lines to iran so the speech is out. used graphics. netanyahu, former ambassador. when you listen to dozens...
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they're associating this film with the united states. but if you do talk to egyptians around the square who will tell you they're against what they're seeing, they say this is not what they want for egypt, they want stability and this does not bring stability. the people we're seeing in the square right now are unemployed youth that really have no jobs, nothing else to do, so that's why they're gathering in the square and attacking the police. >> ian lee, thank you so much. we want to go to libya now. sources tracking militant islamic groups in the eastern part of the country they say the attack that killed chris stevens and three other americans was most likely carried out by a pro-al qaeda group. here's the latest from tripoli. >> reporter: as it becomes more apparent that the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi was a preplanned coordinated attack carried out by islamist radical groups, militants operating in the eastern part of the country, the big question is what will the libyan government do next. we heard strong words of cond
they're associating this film with the united states. but if you do talk to egyptians around the square who will tell you they're against what they're seeing, they say this is not what they want for egypt, they want stability and this does not bring stability. the people we're seeing in the square right now are unemployed youth that really have no jobs, nothing else to do, so that's why they're gathering in the square and attacking the police. >> ian lee, thank you so much. we want to go...
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states, accusing the united states of fostering terrorism worldwide, of being in an alliance with israel against egypt. this is very much sort of the standard rhetoric of the muslim brotherhood when you get down to, you know, their rank and file. this is the normal rhetoric that they speak of among themselves. but certainly what we've seen in the last 24 to 48 hours is an attempt by the leadership, for instance, we saw that letter published in the "new york times" from the number two in the muslim brotherhood saying that he's against the violation of diplomatic sanctity, that he expressed condolences of the death of the u.s. ambassador in libya. but when you talk to ordinary member of the muslim brotherhood, it's a completely different message. >> another one of our courageous journalists. ben, please be careful yourself. >> now to that final journey home for the four americans killed in libya. joining suss robin wright, a joint fellow at the u.s. institute of peace and woodrow wilson center. she was a close personal friend of ambassador stevens. robin, such a sad day for all of us, espe
states, accusing the united states of fostering terrorism worldwide, of being in an alliance with israel against egypt. this is very much sort of the standard rhetoric of the muslim brotherhood when you get down to, you know, their rank and file. this is the normal rhetoric that they speak of among themselves. but certainly what we've seen in the last 24 to 48 hours is an attempt by the leadership, for instance, we saw that letter published in the "new york times" from the number two...
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what the united states is now doing? >> you mentioned it briefly, erin. right now, we've learned two navy warships are heading to the coast of libya. both of those are equipped with tomahawk cruise missiles. those are satellite guided and can be programmed to strike a specific target. now, when one got the order, it was just a couple of miles away. the other was a few day's sail. but we know that the u.s. had been conducted drone flights over libya for months. today, we learned that surveillance will be much more focused on trying to find the insurgent cell responsible for this attack. so, between the drone surv surveillance and these two ships, when they get there, that gives the administration some options. >> what's the response on the ground in libya to that, to the fact united states is sending in warships? marines? >> we have not heard a reaction yet from the government here. they have been busy electing a new prime minister amid this chaos and what seems to be a real disaster for the new libya, but i have spoken with ordinary libyans to get their r
what the united states is now doing? >> you mentioned it briefly, erin. right now, we've learned two navy warships are heading to the coast of libya. both of those are equipped with tomahawk cruise missiles. those are satellite guided and can be programmed to strike a specific target. now, when one got the order, it was just a couple of miles away. the other was a few day's sail. but we know that the u.s. had been conducted drone flights over libya for months. today, we learned that...
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it actually might be more unsafe for the united states and the west going forward. it's -- you know, these could become fair, stable, safe, united states democracies. but a lot of the elected officials in these governments, you know, the muslim brotherhood, which may or may not be moderate or left of certain other groups, have not historically been the greatest friends of the united states, which is why i think you had president obama on telemundo yesterday saying, you know, we don't know if they're an ally or a foe, which is interesting considering their the second largest recipient of international aid. >> and we were going to be forgiving that $1 billion debt as well. there's so much to cover in this piece. we'll do that. stay with us all morning long, please, sir. >>> but coming up in our next hour, to just weigh in on all of these breaking developments, we have senator john mccain and democratic whip congressman steny hoyer. >> we also have shirley sherrod, a different subject altogether. she was in the news so much. >> remember her story? >> the subject of rac
it actually might be more unsafe for the united states and the west going forward. it's -- you know, these could become fair, stable, safe, united states democracies. but a lot of the elected officials in these governments, you know, the muslim brotherhood, which may or may not be moderate or left of certain other groups, have not historically been the greatest friends of the united states, which is why i think you had president obama on telemundo yesterday saying, you know, we don't know if...
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and here in the united states, there was a lot of talk about this yesterday, the u.s. supports freedom of the press. freedom of expression. these are some of the things that the u.s. has talked about when it's talked about democracy, that everybody has a right to speak their mind, to express themselves, whether it's a movie, whether it's a protest. whether it's a cartoon. things like that. and they understand that you have to be sensitive in doing so, but to say that the u.s. did not respond to armed gunmen approaching the consulate in a wrong way or anger i think is going to raise a lot of eyebrows at the state department, because this morning secretary clinton called -- or last night, if you will, in libyan time, secretary clinton called the president of libya and said you better secure these facilities. that is your responsibility as a hoegs government. >> elise labott, do me a favor and stand by. we're going to keep coming back to you. i do want to bring in peter brooks. a former deputy assistant secretary of defense and a former cia officer, currently a senior fel
and here in the united states, there was a lot of talk about this yesterday, the u.s. supports freedom of the press. freedom of expression. these are some of the things that the u.s. has talked about when it's talked about democracy, that everybody has a right to speak their mind, to express themselves, whether it's a movie, whether it's a protest. whether it's a cartoon. things like that. and they understand that you have to be sensitive in doing so, but to say that the u.s. did not respond to...
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israel wants the united states to walk the walk. meaning military action sooner rather than later. >> iran will not stop unless it sees clear determination by the democratic countries of the world and a clear red line. >> israel worries by the time we act on iran, it will be too late. u.s. officials there's still time for sanctions to work. israel is the closest country to be affected by nuclear weapons in iran. >> president obama is fond of criticizing israel's leaders, even caught by microphone deriding them, undermined their position, which was tough enough as it was. >> our commitment to israel's security must not waiver and neither must our pursuit of peace. the iranian government must face a world that stays united against its nuclear ambition. >> united? maybe. there was an hour-long phone conversation between obama and netanyahu last night. we don't know if that red line moved but we do know that americans have little appetite for another war. should america be more aggressive with iran? facebook.com/carolcnn. >>> we continu
israel wants the united states to walk the walk. meaning military action sooner rather than later. >> iran will not stop unless it sees clear determination by the democratic countries of the world and a clear red line. >> israel worries by the time we act on iran, it will be too late. u.s. officials there's still time for sanctions to work. israel is the closest country to be affected by nuclear weapons in iran. >> president obama is fond of criticizing israel's leaders, even...
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protesters outside the united states embassy. it's, as you can see, it's a very, very tense situation. the violence in libya and in egypt and the president's response quickly becoming a big campaign issue in the race for the white house. with us now the former new york city mayor and one-time republican presidential candidate, rudy giuliani, who's supporting mitt romney. mr. mayor, thanks very much for coming in. >> thank you for having me, wolf. >> let's talk a little bit about the political fallout from this awful situation in egypt and in libya. first of all, listen to what mitt romney said today. >> a terrible course for america to stand in apology for our values, that instead when our grounds are being attacked and being breached, that the first response to the united states must be outrage at the breach of the sovereignty of our nation. an apology for america's values is never the right course. >> president obama later responded to that in an interview with cbs news. listen to what he said. >> there's a broader lesson to be
protesters outside the united states embassy. it's, as you can see, it's a very, very tense situation. the violence in libya and in egypt and the president's response quickly becoming a big campaign issue in the race for the white house. with us now the former new york city mayor and one-time republican presidential candidate, rudy giuliani, who's supporting mitt romney. mr. mayor, thanks very much for coming in. >> thank you for having me, wolf. >> let's talk a little bit about the...
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in the aftermath, the united states had a bead on four and very good information on one. but there were also information and there was some activities obviously from the libyan authorities as well. >> so, let me ask you, jeff porter, about something that eli just said. advanced military assault. precision aimed rockets. this isn't something you just do because you feel like it. >> right. you know, but it's important to understand about the libyan security environment that it's very porous. there's abundant weaponry. that's all been stolen from gadhafi's arsenals during the revolution. there is in security services. so, when we talk about preplanned, we have to decide whether it was something that had been planned months in advance, weeks in advance or something that was hastily put together, a couple of cell phone calls half an hour before. they knew ambassador stevens was there and seized the moment. so it may have been planned, but 30 minutes beforehand. >> and of course we get into the whole question of immediate aftermath. when did u.s. intelligence now, when did they
in the aftermath, the united states had a bead on four and very good information on one. but there were also information and there was some activities obviously from the libyan authorities as well. >> so, let me ask you, jeff porter, about something that eli just said. advanced military assault. precision aimed rockets. this isn't something you just do because you feel like it. >> right. you know, but it's important to understand about the libyan security environment that it's very...
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>> the united states issued a >> the united states issued a travel warning just last month talking about the increase in political violence, assassinations, car bombings, warned that the wide array of militias could begin engaging with each other at any time, at anyplace in the country and cautioned americans to stay away from libya and particularly certain parts of libya. so, yes, there were lots of warnings about the dangers. but remember, these are all countries in transition and these are all new governments that don't have complete control over the security apparatus. in libya that's particularly true in the aftermath of 42 years of moammar gadhafi's rule and the emergence of some 300 militias in a brief eight-month period as the rebels fought to oust gadhafi. >> one final thought before i let you go, robin. if he were alive now, what would he want the u.s. to do in the short term as a result of what happened in libya this week? >> i think he would say waver not, do not fear the future. engage and also allow those on the ground to lead the way. let the libyans and egyptians and tuni
>> the united states issued a >> the united states issued a travel warning just last month talking about the increase in political violence, assassinations, car bombings, warned that the wide array of militias could begin engaging with each other at any time, at anyplace in the country and cautioned americans to stay away from libya and particularly certain parts of libya. so, yes, there were lots of warnings about the dangers. but remember, these are all countries in transition and...
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and rehabilitation programs the world over, including in the united states, often fail. the hope is that you the get one or two of these guys out of a whole host of them actually not to return to the battlefield. that's something of a win. but the united states has recognized this policy of repatriating them, that they may return to the battlefield. >> fran, you were just there. you were a close friend of ambassador stevens. did he ever say anything to you like we're hearing in these reports, that he believed he was on an al qaeda hit list. he was very concerned about the deteriorating security situation in benghazi? >> you know, it was august 29th, that morning ambassador stevens and i had breakfast together. we had a whole conversation because i expressed concern about the growing rise in michigans in tripoli. -- militias in tripoli. the growing number east of benghazi, growing in numbers and their arms capability there. he was clearly concerned about that. but he suggested to me at some point to go to benghazi, to see for myself. so i think he understood very well the
and rehabilitation programs the world over, including in the united states, often fail. the hope is that you the get one or two of these guys out of a whole host of them actually not to return to the battlefield. that's something of a win. but the united states has recognized this policy of repatriating them, that they may return to the battlefield. >> fran, you were just there. you were a close friend of ambassador stevens. did he ever say anything to you like we're hearing in these...
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i've been a superintendent for 30 some years at many different park service units across the united states. the only time i've ever had a break is when i was on maternity leave. i have retired from doing this one thing that i loved. now, i'm going to be able to have the time to explore something different. it's like another chapter. >>> the u.s. ambassador to libya who died in last night's attack was a career member of the service. he was 52 years old. he grew up in northern california. he was fluent in arabic and french. he was actually in the peace corps, taught english before he joined the state department. he served in israel, egypt, syria, saudi arabia, and finally, libya. today, his colleagues and friends praised his work and legacy. >> he was a role model to all who worked with him and to the young diplomats who aspire to walk in his footsteps. >> he risked his life to sto then gave his life trying to help build a better libya. the world needs more chris stevens'. >> the american people have lost a self-less and dedicated servant of our interests and our values. and i have lost a fr
i've been a superintendent for 30 some years at many different park service units across the united states. the only time i've ever had a break is when i was on maternity leave. i have retired from doing this one thing that i loved. now, i'm going to be able to have the time to explore something different. it's like another chapter. >>> the u.s. ambassador to libya who died in last night's attack was a career member of the service. he was 52 years old. he grew up in northern...
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the president of the united states should be communicating he will take military action. >> no person says we are going to bomb you. george w. bush said all options are on the table. >> reagan said he was going to take military action and pointed missiles and made it clear. >> so reagan said all options are on the table plenty of times. >> this was a long time ago when bush was dealing with iran. it was seven, eight, nine ten years away from becoming nuclear. it could be months a year two years away. under president obama iran has by three times increased the uranium and made it much more enriched than originally. that's a massive change in a short period of time. of course obama has a bad history of begging to negotiate. wrote a letter to the ie toll ya six months ago wanting to talk to him. >> george stephanopoulos said he had the same red line as president obama. >> we don't know what president obama's red line is since he won't share it with us. won't share it with prime minister netanyahu. he wants it to be as fuzzy as possible. if he wants to do that and communicate that private
the president of the united states should be communicating he will take military action. >> no person says we are going to bomb you. george w. bush said all options are on the table. >> reagan said he was going to take military action and pointed missiles and made it clear. >> so reagan said all options are on the table plenty of times. >> this was a long time ago when bush was dealing with iran. it was seven, eight, nine ten years away from becoming nuclear. it could be...
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states, by the constitution, and the laws of the united states of america, i hereby order that the flag of the united states shall be flown at half staff at the white house and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations on all naval vessels. the federal government of the district of columbia and throughout the united states and its tafr toerz and possessions. snl sunset september 16th, 2012. that from president obama and you see the picture there as the flag has been lowered to half staff at the white house. deputy interior minister says the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi was retaliation for an on-line film produced in the united states that protesters consider offensive to islam. we are now learning, however, that the attack might have been planned in advance with the protest used as a diversion. i want to bring in nick roblgtson who covered libya for years. joining us from london. nick, first of all, what are you hearing about who was responsible for this attack and whether or not it was premeditated? >> there's a certain amount of eviden
states, by the constitution, and the laws of the united states of america, i hereby order that the flag of the united states shall be flown at half staff at the white house and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations on all naval vessels. the federal government of the district of columbia and throughout the united states and its tafr toerz and possessions. snl sunset september 16th, 2012. that from president obama and you see the picture there as the flag...
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>> mitt romney is not the president of the united states. the president of the united states should be communicating he will take military action. >> no person says we are going to bomb you. george w. bush said all options are on the table. >> i remember they did that with ronald reagan. he was pretty successful. reagan said he was going to take military action and pointed missiles and made it clear. >> so reagan said all options are on the table plenty of times. >> this was a long time ago when bush was dealing with iran. iran was five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten years away from becoming nuclear. iran now could be a month away, two months away, two years away. under president obama iran has by three times increased the uranium and made it much more enriched than it was originally. that's a massive change in a short period of time. of course obama has a bad history of begging to negotiate. wrote a letter to the ayatollah six months ago wanting to talk to him. >> what would mitt romney do differently? mitt romney talking to george stephanop
>> mitt romney is not the president of the united states. the president of the united states should be communicating he will take military action. >> no person says we are going to bomb you. george w. bush said all options are on the table. >> i remember they did that with ronald reagan. he was pretty successful. reagan said he was going to take military action and pointed missiles and made it clear. >> so reagan said all options are on the table plenty of times....
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they are saying that they are grateful for the role that the united states plays. many are familiar with ambassador stevens and the role e he played. people are really saddened by this attack. they are really shocked. it's also seen as a wake up call for the government here for authorities that have really not taken a strong stance. they have not taken action against these groups that we know are operating in eastern libya and that have carried out attacks in recent months against western interests in that eastern city. >> it's on their minds. people are talking about it. my question is as you're out and about, did you see any beefed up security in tripoli today? what about the u.s. embassy in tripoli today? >> well, the u.s. embassy to say the truth is not an easy place to find. it's outside the center of tripoli. i went there for a meeting a couple weeks ago and it was actually not an easy one to find. so i think it's a bit hard for them to actually find that embassy. but in terms of beefed up security, we're told by libyan officials that they are providing secur
they are saying that they are grateful for the role that the united states plays. many are familiar with ambassador stevens and the role e he played. people are really saddened by this attack. they are really shocked. it's also seen as a wake up call for the government here for authorities that have really not taken a strong stance. they have not taken action against these groups that we know are operating in eastern libya and that have carried out attacks in recent months against western...
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states is not doing more regarding syria, that the united states hasn't done as much as people hoped to help the nations in democracies in tunisia, and libya and so there is a way in which what governor romney said is justified. >> thank you, michele dunne, from the carnegie endowment for peace. we appreciate your perspective. >>> when newsroom continues, we will take you live to the white house. e announcer ] if you have yet to master the quiet sneeze... ♪ [ sneezes ] [ male announcer ] you may be an allergy muddler. try zyrtec®. it gives you powerful allergy relief. and zyrtec® is different than claritin® because zyrtec® starts working at hour 1 on the first day you take it. claritin® doesn't start working until hour 3. [ sneezes ] [ male announcer ] zyrtec®. love the air. join zyrtec® rewards. save up to $7 on zyrtec® products. flo: every driver is different. we've got great news for them all. you can try snapshot from progressive before you switch your insurance. [ horn honks ] just plug snapshot into your car, and drive like you -- to see if your good driving could sav
states is not doing more regarding syria, that the united states hasn't done as much as people hoped to help the nations in democracies in tunisia, and libya and so there is a way in which what governor romney said is justified. >> thank you, michele dunne, from the carnegie endowment for peace. we appreciate your perspective. >>> when newsroom continues, we will take you live to the white house. e announcer ] if you have yet to master the quiet sneeze... ♪ [ sneezes ] [ male...
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. >> no reaction yet regarding the reaction by the united states. but, anderson, earlier today, we heard from senior government officials, the former prime minister, now of libya, and the speaker of parliament, holding a press conference, strong condemnation, of the attack vowing to bring the speaker to justice, saying this attack c n coincided with september 11th, believing there was a link there, hence it was carried out by islamic extremist groups that operate in eastern libya, and saying that libya will not allow the revenge attacks against the west, and at the same time, saying they will need the help of the international community in confronting these groups, people here, anderson, really shocked by what happened. many libyans are really saddened by this attack, and hope that the perpetrators are brought to justice. >> the state departme, we saw a very grave secretary of state clinton done demming the attacks. cnn has confirmed it was a planned attack. the attack in benghazi, libya. what more are we learning about the attacks and the measures
. >> no reaction yet regarding the reaction by the united states. but, anderson, earlier today, we heard from senior government officials, the former prime minister, now of libya, and the speaker of parliament, holding a press conference, strong condemnation, of the attack vowing to bring the speaker to justice, saying this attack c n coincided with september 11th, believing there was a link there, hence it was carried out by islamic extremist groups that operate in eastern libya, and...
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they're getting that from the united states. they're copying that part of the model. so much of it is these automatic prepaid really short little spots, so the only way to stand out is to be excentric character, do a dance, wear a costume. they're only on air a couple of seconds, so that's how they try to get noticed. >> we hope it doesn't get to that here. you never know. got a couple more weeks. all right. thank you. good to see you. >> could be more fun. >> yeah. absolutely. >>> hard lesson to learn about facebook privacy settings, but this is an invitation that went viral. riot police had to actually break up the party. [♪...] >> announcer: with nothing but his computer, an identity thief is able to use your information to open a bank account in order to make your money his money. [whoosh, clang] you need lifelock, the only identity theft protection company that now monitors bank accounts for takeover fraud. lifelock: relentlessly protecting your identity. call 1-800-lifelock or go to lifelock.com today. so, we all set? i've got two tickets to paradise! pack you
they're getting that from the united states. they're copying that part of the model. so much of it is these automatic prepaid really short little spots, so the only way to stand out is to be excentric character, do a dance, wear a costume. they're only on air a couple of seconds, so that's how they try to get noticed. >> we hope it doesn't get to that here. you never know. got a couple more weeks. all right. thank you. good to see you. >> could be more fun. >> yeah....
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states or not friendly to the united states. at both of these installations there could have been classified information for all we know, correct? >> well, i think almost undoubtedly there's been classified information lost. you simply can't burn out of a consulate like that in a minute's notice. you need thermite grenades to blow through the safes, you need to destroy the hard drives. when you're under fire, no one can do that. there was no safe rooms to do that. there was no oxygen in those safe rooms. there was no way to keep the temperature down. the people in that consulate did exactly what they should have done and that was get out of there as fast as they can, and not get killed. now, frankly, i would like to see the fbi's investigation on this simply because it's the least politicized agency in washington, and the fbi would come out and tell us exactly what happened there. number one, i would like to find out if those mortars in fact hit the annex as it's been described. also, were the assaults, the people that assaulted
states or not friendly to the united states. at both of these installations there could have been classified information for all we know, correct? >> well, i think almost undoubtedly there's been classified information lost. you simply can't burn out of a consulate like that in a minute's notice. you need thermite grenades to blow through the safes, you need to destroy the hard drives. when you're under fire, no one can do that. there was no safe rooms to do that. there was no oxygen in...
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his poor judgment disqualifies him to be president of the united states. >> ari, given that, at that point last night at 10:25, whenever it was, full details weren't known. we didn't know if the attack was still going on. we knew one person was dead. we didn't know if they were an american citizen. we didn't know it was the ambassador. should he have just waited? is it inappropriate in the heat of a political campaign to weigh in when american lives are in the balance? >> well, that's a great question. but let me remind people what john kerry said about george bush in 2004 and certainly what barack obama said about john mccain and george bush in 2008. cornell has an interesting new standard. in 2012, the republican candidate should not weigh in at a time when there are deaths, talking about the interesting -- the important differences in foreign policy approaches. yet certainly that is exactly what john kerry did regularly to george bush, as was his right while people were dying in iraq and afghanistan, as it was barack obama's right. but i don't remember people criticizing john kerr
his poor judgment disqualifies him to be president of the united states. >> ari, given that, at that point last night at 10:25, whenever it was, full details weren't known. we didn't know if the attack was still going on. we knew one person was dead. we didn't know if they were an american citizen. we didn't know it was the ambassador. should he have just waited? is it inappropriate in the heat of a political campaign to weigh in when american lives are in the balance? >> well,...
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today, the state department said, egypt is an ally, a major non-nato ally of the united states. who is right, the president or the state department? >> the president, i know, feels that egypt is a partner. he talked, in fact, to president mosri today. egypt needs to be abiding by their treaty with israel and respecting that treaty. i am sure the president talked about the parameters that egypt needs to show to move towards democracy and reflect human rights, to better protect our embassy and cairo and come through with a local police force and troops that will protect our people there. >> as far as i know -- >> he is having talks with leaders all over the world as commander in chief to try to make sure our people are protected overseas. >> as far as the state department is concerned, egypt still has that major non-nato ally status, this new government as well. at least the state department. you are a former ambassador. you know the specific designation. israel has that status, australia. i don't know about india. >> as a former ambassador and congressman. i know congress is goin
today, the state department said, egypt is an ally, a major non-nato ally of the united states. who is right, the president or the state department? >> the president, i know, feels that egypt is a partner. he talked, in fact, to president mosri today. egypt needs to be abiding by their treaty with israel and respecting that treaty. i am sure the president talked about the parameters that egypt needs to show to move towards democracy and reflect human rights, to better protect our embassy...
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not only from the united states, but also from its own people. now, whether these people that are detained are really involved in the attack or have links to this extremist group is something that we'll have to see and see what kind of reaction we see from the extremists too. >> do we have any idea if they're related or affirmative actionated with al qaeda? there's a lot of talk about that yesterday, the possibility that that was the organization. >> not much has been revealed by the government by this group, but what we do know, suzanne, is this is not an isolated incident. over the past few months we have seen an uptick in similar attacks targeting western interests. the u.s. consulate itself was targeted in an attack back in june when a bomb detonated outside the embassy. those attacks taken place in benghazi was targeted by a extremist group, it was called the brigades. this is a true al qaeda group. we also do know that there are groups with links direct links to al qaeda that operate in the eastern part of the country. >> what is the securi
not only from the united states, but also from its own people. now, whether these people that are detained are really involved in the attack or have links to this extremist group is something that we'll have to see and see what kind of reaction we see from the extremists too. >> do we have any idea if they're related or affirmative actionated with al qaeda? there's a lot of talk about that yesterday, the possibility that that was the organization. >> not much has been revealed by...
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a very, very important country to the united states. i mean, this is -- you have a government in there that -- whose leader is an acolyte of the muslim brotherhood but there are much more hard-line groups in that country, lit cal parties. and i think some of these protests are telling the -- telling these leaders, don't get too close to the united states. remember, egypt was close to the united states. it's not so close anymore. you heard what the president said the other day. and you better pay attention to what we want you to do. in terms of politics, in terms of social policies. and i think the same thing, you're right, it's probably more egypt in that case. but i think the same thing we're seeing around the muslim world, and i think these are warnings to these new governments, that they better pay attention to the hard-line parties in their country. >> i want to play quickly what president mursi said about the attacks. on the other end, tell me was that enough? is he moving in the right direction? >> translator: we assured president
a very, very important country to the united states. i mean, this is -- you have a government in there that -- whose leader is an acolyte of the muslim brotherhood but there are much more hard-line groups in that country, lit cal parties. and i think some of these protests are telling the -- telling these leaders, don't get too close to the united states. remember, egypt was close to the united states. it's not so close anymore. you heard what the president said the other day. and you better...
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look at the history of the united states. we're declared our independence from england in 1776, and the u.s. constitution wasn't ratified until 1789. will you give the arabs 13 years to get their act together? and michael in virginia writes, we're lexington, concord and yorktown worth it? it's not our call, jack. if you want to read more on the subject, go to the blog cnn.com/caffertyfile or our post on the "the situation room" facebook page, wolf. >> jack, thank you. >>> shock, condemnation and grief. we're going to hear hillary clinton's rather emotional statement as the embassy crisis unfolds. nual bonus. and everyone, but her... likes 50% more cash. but, i have an idea. do you want a princess dress? yes how about some cupcakes? yes lollipop? yes! do you want an etch a sketch? yes! do you want 50% more cash? no you got talent. [ male announcer ] the capital one cash rewards card. with a 50% annual cash bonus it's the card for people who like more cash. what's in your wallet? i usually say that. humans -- sometimes life tri
look at the history of the united states. we're declared our independence from england in 1776, and the u.s. constitution wasn't ratified until 1789. will you give the arabs 13 years to get their act together? and michael in virginia writes, we're lexington, concord and yorktown worth it? it's not our call, jack. if you want to read more on the subject, go to the blog cnn.com/caffertyfile or our post on the "the situation room" facebook page, wolf. >> jack, thank you....
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. >> reporter: the question is whether the united states underestimated the threat from hostile groups here. one security libyan official told me he met with officials three days before the attack took place. he says he warned them not for the first time that security in benghazi was deteriorating. he said, "we told the americans the situation was frightening. it scares us." the ambassador, too, seems to be aware of the general threat from islamist militants, but no one anticipated the terrible violence that would take his life and the life of three other americans on tuesday night. arwa damon, cnn, benghazi, libya. >>> we have also seen several days of mass protests and demonstrations in egypt, but egyptian security forces there have cracked down arresting more than 140,000 protesters. let's bring in ian lee. half the protests there let up in the capital? >> well, randi, it seems to be over now. earlier this morning the police with the heavy, heavy presence pushed the protesters away from the u.s. embassy, forcing them to tahrir square and from there they pushed them out of the square
. >> reporter: the question is whether the united states underestimated the threat from hostile groups here. one security libyan official told me he met with officials three days before the attack took place. he says he warned them not for the first time that security in benghazi was deteriorating. he said, "we told the americans the situation was frightening. it scares us." the ambassador, too, seems to be aware of the general threat from islamist militants, but no one...
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a baby panda was born in the united states. now, a 14-year-old giant panda, you can see her right there being very protective of her young. gave birth at the smithsonian national zoo today. this is just her second cub. the next few years are going to be crucial for the baby, which is, i mean, doesn't get any cuter than this. the size of a stick of butter. in keeping with chinese tra dig, the new cub will not be named for 100 days despite the fact the cub was made in the u.s.a., it must be returned to china in four years. tonight's number, 1 billion. the dollar amount china has illegally subsidized its auto industry. between the years 2009 and 2011, china provided export subsidies to chinese carmakers that are a violation. this comes on the heels of another filing that chinaal imposed -- $3 billion. really starts to add up. china says unlike its pandas, the issue isn't so black and white and today, the chinese filed their own action against the u.s. saying a new u.s. trade bill would be deeply unfair. and by the way, what's up t
a baby panda was born in the united states. now, a 14-year-old giant panda, you can see her right there being very protective of her young. gave birth at the smithsonian national zoo today. this is just her second cub. the next few years are going to be crucial for the baby, which is, i mean, doesn't get any cuter than this. the size of a stick of butter. in keeping with chinese tra dig, the new cub will not be named for 100 days despite the fact the cub was made in the u.s.a., it must be...
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if i'm president of the united states, my first foreign trip will be to israel to show the world we care about that country. >> reporter: he understood scored that during his july visit to jerusalem. >> the palestinians are going to say -- >> reporter: in a recently revealed tape from a closed fund-raiser back in may, romney said israel didn't have a strong palestinian partner. >> i but romney declared his support for a two-state solution in an interview i did with him. >> a decision where the borders would be as we move to a two-state solution, which i support. that's a decision on borders that will be worked out by the israelis and the palestinians. >> reporter: romney says obama has rebuffed israel's security concerns, however, the israeli defense minister, ehud barak told me in july the relationship with the united states is solid. >> i should tell you the administration under president obama is doing in regard to our security more than anything that i can remember in the past. >> reporter: wolf blitzer, cnn, washington. >> and we will be taking a closer look at other campaign issues
if i'm president of the united states, my first foreign trip will be to israel to show the world we care about that country. >> reporter: he understood scored that during his july visit to jerusalem. >> the palestinians are going to say -- >> reporter: in a recently revealed tape from a closed fund-raiser back in may, romney said israel didn't have a strong palestinian partner. >> i but romney declared his support for a two-state solution in an interview i did with him....